1987 Chris-Craft Commander 422

Step aboard and you can feel the era when boats were built to shrug off bad forecasts. The wide, uncluttered cockpit gives you room to work a spread or set up chairs for sunset cocktails, while the high gunwales keep everyone feeling secure underway. Up top, the raised helm offers clear sightlines over the bow and transom, so you can watch your baits and your crew without leaving the chair. Inside, the Commander’s classic layout gives you real separation between the salon, galley, and staterooms, making longer trips comfortable instead of cramped. There’s ample storage for tackle, provisions, and spare gear, and the solid doors, hardware, and joinery remind you this hull was built to last.

The Commander 422 shines in local waters where conditions can swing from flat calm mornings to choppy, wind-on-tide afternoons. Its deep, predictable hull and substantial weight help it track straight through confused seas, keeping guests comfortable on the ride home. The generous cockpit is ideal for trolling nearshore structure, live-baiting offshore, or loading up dive gear and paddleboards for a weekend on the hook. With a roomy flybridge and a bright salon, you’ve got real shelter when weather turns or when the sun is blazing. Range, seakeeping, and practical fishing DNA make this model particularly well-suited to the varied demands of this area.